KAIO

VFR

ATLANTIC MUNI

ATLANTIC · IOWA

Elev
1,164.9'
Longest RWY
5,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAIO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,964.9'
MSL · field 1,164.9' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KAIO

Current METAR

Observed 11:35Z

KAIO 281135Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3004 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
216 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
OMAHA
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,965 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
AIO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BARRY REID
Address
59706 AIRPORT RD, ATLANTIC IA 50022

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 7 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,965 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2018° / 198°5,000 ftCONCStandard L
12/30Favored119° / 299°3,132 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)
123,132'3,132'3,132'2,842'73', tree, 1287' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 14
303,132'3,132'3,132'3,132'15', brush, 385' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a creek 200 feet from the runway end 30.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 02/20 and 12/30 along with runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators on runways 02/20 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12There is a 13-foot road at 80 feet on the centerline of runway 12.Show FAA
  • 12The approach slope is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2For service after hours call 712-267-3263.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is airworksaio@gmail.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KAIO

Answer card
ICAO
KAIO
Name
ATLANTIC MUNI
Location
ATLANTIC, IOWA
Elevation
1,164.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,964.9 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Atlantic Muni sits in Atlantic, Iowa. The field elevation is 1,164.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 5,000 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 1,964.9 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart data in hand before you launch. Runway 02/20 has medium intensity lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Runway 12/30 is also lit. The published remarks call out a creek about 200 ft from the runway end of 30. They also note a 13 ft road on the centerline near runway 12. A 20:1 approach slope applies to the displaced threshold on that runway.

Airworks is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, the published remarks give a phone number for contact. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the non-towered pattern. The high field elevation matters too. Review the runway 12 obstacle notes before you pick your runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAIO?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,964.9 ft MSL at Atlantic Muni.
Does KAIO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KAIO. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Is Atlantic Muni towered?
No. KAIO is not a towered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and monitor the pattern closely.
What is the longest runway at KAIO?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft. It is the best reference runway if you are planning performance or landing distance.
Which FBO is on the field at KAIO?
Airworks is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (712) 243-3056 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KAIO?
Runways 02/20 and 12/30 have medium intensity runway lights. Runway 02/20 also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI.
Are there any runway 12 concerns at KAIO?
Yes. The published remarks note a 13 ft road about 80 ft on the centerline of runway 12. They also note a 20:1 approach slope to the displaced threshold.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KAIO?
The published remarks list 712-267-3263 for after-hours service. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed at 651-463-5588.

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